Collaboration sneakers for the TV anime "Tokyo Revengers" are now available from Shoe Plaza. They will be available at stores nationwide and at the official ONLINE store. Tokyo Revengers" collaboration sneakers The original story, "Tokyo Manji Revengers," is the latest masterpiece from Ken Wakui, author of "Shinjuku Swan." It began serialization in Weekly Shonen Magazine in 2017 and has sold a total of more than 40 million copies. Budo (Takemichi) Hanagaki, a no-good freelancer at the bottom of his life, is sent back in time to his junior high school days 12 years ago, when his life was at its peak. In order to save his ex-lover who was killed by the worst gang "Tokyo Manjikai" and to change himself, he starts to take revenge on his life. The TV anime will begin airing in April 2021, and a live-action movie will be released in July 2021. The anime version has been broadcast up to the "Bloody Halloween Arc," and a sequel, "Holy Night Decisive Battle Arc," is in the works. TR-PRIDE -Tokkofuku-" The sneakers to be released this year feature three designs based on characters and famous scenes. The "TR-PRIDE -Tokko-Fuku" design is based on the "Tokyo Manjikai" a.k.a. "To-Manjikai" suicide uniform motif. The black base of the Kamikaze uniform with gold embroidered letters is a spirited pair of sneakers. Wear them and enjoy the feeling of being a member of "Tokyo Manjikai. TR-BOND - Character Motif The "TR-BOND: Character Motifs" design is based on the images of popular characters. The colors are red and white, inspired by Takemichi's raglan T-shirt. On the tongue, the "clover pendant" that Takemichi gave to his girlfriend, Hina, and on the upper, the "dragon tattoo" of Drakken (left) and the "tiger tattoo" of Ichitora (right). The insoles are decorated with Draken's cardigan pattern (left) and Mikey's checkered shirt pattern (right), making them a must-have for fans. TR-CRYBABY - Anime Scene TR-CRYBABY: Anime Scenes" is a collage of famous scenes from the TV anime. The pair is a testament to Takemichi's revenge, as he repeatedly time leaps and rises again and again. This design will be sold exclusively through the "Shoe Plaza Official Online Shop" (also available at some stores). Special edition with a "shoe box" and "clear file" with all three designs Each sneaker is sold in a special package that includes an originally designed "shoe box," a "clear file" (three designs in total), and a "shoe bag" with the "East Manji" mark (common to all sneakers). The items will be produced in limited quantities, so fans will not want to miss out. The sneakers are priced at 5,379 yen each (tax included). Please check the official website for details. Product Lineup TR-PRIDE -Special Attack Uniform TR-BOND - Character Motifs TR-CRYBABY -Animation scene 5,379 Yen (tax included) 23.0-29.0cm (1.0cm increments) The 23.0cm and 29.0cm sizes are only available at the official online store. (C) Ken Wakui, Kodansha / Anime "Tokyo Revengers" Production Committee
【Background】
・Graduated from Kyoto University with a major in Japanese Culture Studies, Faculty of Letters
・After graduation, worked 4 years as editor and proofreader for a print magazine specializing in traditional performing arts and culture
・Became a freelance journalist in 2021 and launched japanculturean.com in 2022
【Expertise】
・Pop-Culture Fusion Analysis
Analytical commentary on how modern pop-culture media (anime, film, fashion) incorporates and reinterprets traditional Japanese motifs.
